Cofnodion Cyngor Bro Trelech a’r Betws Community Council Minutes

Meeting held at Trelech Community Centre on Monday evening the 8th of July 2019 at 8.00pm.

Councillors present: Ambrose Lewis(Chair), Andrew Jones, Linda Davies, Alyson Harries, Ann Sillars, Derrick Harries & Arwyn Jones, County Councillor Jean Lewis.

Public in attendance: Steffan Harries, Len Davies, Teleri Bowen, Bethan James, Ffion Harries, Eleri Rees, Siâron Hooper, Katy Brenchley & Elizabeth Cross

Recording minutes: Liza Jones (Clerk)

1. Apologies: Eirian Howells, Dyfed Davies & John Phillips 2. Chairman’s Comments: Ambrose Lewis opened the meeting and thanked all for attending. 3. Public Comments: The Chair had been made aware that the public in attendance were concerned with the speed of traffic travelling through the village of Trelech. The Clerk informed all in attendance that she had been in contact with Carmarthenshire County Council with their concerns but had been informed that the village was a low priority for speed calming measures. County Councillor Jean Lewis took to the floor to note that she had also been in contact with the designated departments within the Council that dealt with the issue. Jean informed all that the Council worked in conjunction with Dyfed Powys Police and Mid & West Wales Fire Brigade with regards to traffic calming matters. ‘Counters’ had been placed in the village two years ago with the results being too low to require any implementations. Villagers noted that the previous ‘counters’ had been located in the incorrect area to capture the true picture. Jean noted that she had requested ‘counters’ to be placed in the village again and would arrange a site meeting with the villagers to ensure that they were correctly located. Villagers also noted that the volume of traffic through the village had also increased and this should be taken into account when evaluating the need for calming measures. Jean requested that the clerk contact the PSCO to offer alternative measures. It was suggested if possible to install speed flasher lights and reduce the limit to 20mph and a petition would be started. It was also noted that the Council had not even recognised the submission of the ‘safe routes application pack’ last year. The pack would be completed again this year. At this stage, the Public attendees decided to leave the meeting. 4. To confirm minutes of the previous meeting The minutes of the meeting held on the 13th of May 2019 had been emailed to all prior to the meeting. They were agreed and signed as a true record. 5. To discuss matters arising from the minutes  Vice-Chair – Mrs Linda Davies agreed to be the Vice-Chair for the forthcoming year.  Ronnany – The Clerk had been in contact with Mr Stephen Hill (solicitor) regarding registering the land with the Land Registry. This was not possible due to the land not being enclosed. The Clerk had then contacted Mr Tony Williams of Carmarthenshire County Council with the Councillors’ concerns. He had been out to see the issues and would be getting back with an update shortly after confirming boundaries.  Bus Shelter – the Clerk had been in contact with Mr Tony Williams of Carmarthenshire County Council who had been out to ascertain the damage to the bus shelter. Mr Williams was awaiting accost for the repairs.  Clunfelyn – The Clerk had walked the path and had taken photos of remedial works needed. The Councillors agreed to meet to walk the path on 27/7/19.  Chairmans’ Chain – The chain had been sent to Thomas Fattorini for engraving and had been returned following completion. No invoice had been received to date. 6. Correspondence

5.1) Safe Routes application forms had been received and would be completed by the School Governors as in matter 3 above.

5.2) Community Lighting Grant application of interest had been received and following a discussion of the contents, it was agreed to apply for the upgrade of the lighting to LED with the interest free grant repayable over 8 years be accepted.

5.3) 4 Planning applications had been received and forwarded to all Councillors, those being:

W/38864 Erection of residential lodge at Cefn Cloch, Meidrim

W/38931 Widening of forestry track at Allt Ty Hen, Pandy

W/38985 Erection of a Bungalow at Plot 11, Maes Cawnen, Trelech

W/38984 Installation of a 15M Telegraph Pole at Bronllan Farm, Penybont

5.4) An invoice from Mr H I Bowen, Internal Auditor had been received for £390.00 including VAT. It was agreed to pay.

5.5) Hywel Dda University Health Board had sent information regarding the proposed Trauma Unit at Glangwili Hospital.

7. Finances

Business Current account £703.44

The VAT reclaim had been submitted and the refund had been received for £296.24.

The Annual return had been submitted to Audit Wales.

8. Any Other Business  The Councils’ standing orders had been revised to the 2018 regulations. The Standing Order 2018 had been forwarded to all Councillors prior to the meeting and it was greed to adopt.  The Councils’ Financial Regulations had been revised and forwarded to all Councillors prior to the meeting and they were agreed to be adopted.  The Register of members’ interest needed to be updated. All Councillors’ present received a paper copy of the form to be completed and returned in the next meeting.  It was requested to look into the Right of Way in the field in front of Manteg, Dinas.  The poor condition of the road between Glaspant & Dinas in Penybont was raised along with a potentially dangerous tree in the same area. County Councillor Jean Lewis noted that she had a meeting booked with Mr Tony Williams and would look at these issued.

There being no other business the Chairman thanked all present and closed the meeting at 9.15 pm.